Job Title or Location
RECENT SEARCHES

Educational Program Assistant Substitute

Apply Now
Posted 4 days ago

Job Details:

In-person
Relief / Casual
Experienced

Competition #: 000C1-May2026A
Position: Educational Program Assistant Substitute
Location: SchoolsPlus Program
Department: SchoolsPlus
Assignment: Educational Program Assistant - SchoolsPlus Summer. Casual EPA position for students requiring support who are registered to participate in summer SchoolsPlus programming. Locations and times vary.
Status: Casual/Sub
Start Date: Monday, July 06 2026
End Date: Friday, August 28 2026
Posted: Wednesday, May 20 2026 12:00 PM
Deadline: Monday, May 25 2026 12:00 PM

Details:

Casual EPA position for students requiring support who are registered to participate in summer SchoolsPlus programming. Locations and times vary.

Job Requirements:

  • Valid First Aid/CPR Certification (please upload certificate or proof of registration in upcoming course to your resume)
  • Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)
  • Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Trained or Willing to be Trained:

  • Toileting
  • Personal Care
  • Behaviour Management Support (Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, De-escalation strategies, Foster pro-social and conflict resolution skills, Implement calming strategies)

Assets:

  • Experience Working with Autism
  • A related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.
Competition Number: 000C1-May2026A
Company Website: www.hrce.ca
#Education and Training jobs
Apply Now
Save

Share This Job:

Share job on Facebook
Share job on LinkedIn
Share job on X

About Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

About Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) employs more than 10,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. To access the collective agreements for any of the unions representing our employees click here.

Serving more than 57,000 students in 135 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers:

  • Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
  • Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
  • Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
  • Comprehensive sick leave and long-term disability benefits
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program

Careers at HRCE - Application Process:

  • Postings are typically updated on Wednesdays at Noon.
  • To apply for any position with our Centre you must use our Careers at HRCE application system - register for an account at www.myhrce.ca.
  • An online resume must be created to apply for positions.
  • Utilize the School Finder to find out about locations and school information – https://www.hrce.ca/about-our-schools/school-finder.

HRCE maintains casual pools (substitute lists) for our administrative assistant, after school child care, custodian, educational program assistant, library support specialist, lunch monitor, pre-primary and teacher positions to provide short term coverage to schools when permanent staff are away. Substitutes fill in for day-to-day assignments on an as needed basis. Apply to the applicable posting today – www.myHRCE.ca/jobs

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Visit Employer Showcase